Useful contacts

Action on Elder Abuse 080 880 88141

We work to protect, and prevent the abuse of, vulnerable older adults. Action on Elder Abuse, PO Box 60001, Streatham SW16 9BY I www.elderabuse.org.uk I enquiries@elderabuse.org.uk

Admiral Nurses 0800 888 6678

This helpline has been set up to provide people with an opportunity to talk through their worries and concerns about themselves, friends or relatives with dementia. The lines are open on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 11am and 9pm. Callers can leave messages any time and request a call back. I www.dementiauk.org I helpline@dementiauk.org

Age UK Cambridgeshire & Peterborough 0300 666 9860

2 Victoria Street, Chatteris, Cambs, PE16 6AP I www.ageuk.org.uk/cambridgeshireandpeterborough/

Alzheimer’s Society – Cambridgeshire 01954 250322

Alzheimer’s Society is the UK’s leading dementia charity, working tirelessly to challenge perceptions, fund research and improve and provide care and support. Unit 1, Stow Court, Stow-cum-Quy, Cambridge, CB25 9AS I www.alzheimers.org.uk I cambridgeshiredementia@alzheimers.org.uk

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Cambridge & District Citizens Advice 01223 222660

66 Devonshire Road, Cambridge CB1 2BL I www.cambridgecab.org.uk I caba@cambridgecab.org.uk

Cambridge Dial-a-Ride 01223 506335

A non-profit organisation which provides local transport services that are safe, affordable, and accessible to community groups and to individuals who have difficulty in accessing public transport. Unit B, Rene Court, 1 Coldhams Road, Cambridge CB1 3EW I www.cambridgedialaride.org.uk I memberssupport@cambridgedialaride.org.uk

CareAware 0161 707 1107

A one stop shop for free advice on care fee funding for older people. I enquiries@careaware.co.uk

Care Quality Commission (CQC) 03000 616161

National Correspondence, Citygate, Gallowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4PA I www.cqc.org.uk I enquiries@cqc.org.uk

Cruse Bereavement Care 0808 808 1677

Cruse Bereavement Care is here to support you after the death of someone close. I www.cruse.org.uk I helpline@cruse.org.uk

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Disability Service Centre

Get advice or information about a claim you’ve already made for Disability Living Allowance, Attendance Allowance or Personal Independence Payment. I www.gov.uk/disability-benefits-helpline

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Elderly Accommodation Counsel 0800 377 7070

Elderly Accommodation Counsel (EAC) is a national charity that aims to help older people make informed choices about meeting their housing and care needs. I www.eac.org.uk I info@firststopadvice.org.uk

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Mind (National Association 0300 123 3393

for Mental Health)

The leading mental health charity in England and Wales. We work to create a better life for everyone with experience of mental distress. I www.mind.org.uk I info@mind.org.uk

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National Rheumatoid

0800 298 7650 Arthritis Society (NRAS) or 0845 458 3969

Provide information, support and advice for people living with Rheumatoid Arthritis. I www.nras.org.uk

NHS 111 111

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Parkinson's Disease Society

I www.parkinsons.org.uk

0800 800 0303

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Royal Osteoporosis Society 0808 800 0035

Advice, information and support group for people with osteoporosis. I www.theros.org.uk

Royal Voluntary Service 0330 555 0310

A volunteer organisation that enriches the lives of older people and their families across Britain. We support older people by giving time and practical help to help them get the best from life. Royal Voluntary Service, Beck Court, Cardiff Gate Business Park, Cardiff CF23 8RP I www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk

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Stroke Association 0303 3033 100

Advice and information for stroke patients and their families. I www.stroke.org.uk

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The Department of Work and Pensions

I www.dwp.gov.uk

The Pension Service

I www.gov.uk/contact-pension-service

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